(A) Dogs that are fastened outdoors are required to have no less than six feet of tether if fastened to a pole so the animal can travel in a full circle, or no less than ten feet if fastened against the side of a building. The tether should have swivels on both ends. The dog must be tethered in such a manner that the dog cannot become entangled. A chain or tether cannot exceed 10% of the dog’s body weight. No dog shall be hitched, tied or fastened by any rope, chain or cord that is directly attached to the dog’s neck.
(B) It is unlawful to allow a collar, rope or chain to become embedded in or cause injury to an animal’s neck. It is important to monitor a growing animal’s collar for the necessity of adjustment. It is also unlawful to use a pinch/prong collar to be used as a primary collar when the animal is left unsupervised. This is not to prohibit the proper use of pinch/prong collars in the training of animals. Exempt are police canine and government dogs and service animals as defined in this chapter.
(Ord. 2006-12-18, passed 12-18-2006) Penalty, see § 90.999